Comments on: Breathing Life back into Rusty Weight Plates

By: Bo R

Bo R — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:24:09 +0000

Thanks for the link!

I’m refurbishing vintage Weider International kilo plates, so I want to make sure the finish is perfect. I’m going to experiment with this even finish and I’ll let you know if it’s any good! Thanks again.

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:05:25 +0000

In reply to Bo R.

Interesting thought. I found this thread about it. The general idea seems to be that seasoning cast iron in the oven with oil doesn’t last that long, and that there’s a reason everyone uses paint. If you try it let me know how it goes!
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=150335413&page=1

By: Bo R

Bo R — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:26:02 +0000

ok say i strip the paint off of my plates. can i then cure them in the oven, treating them like a cast iron skillet?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:58:00 +0000

In reply to David Kiesling.

Sure, go ahead.

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:56:05 +0000

In reply to Steve.

That looks great! I’ll have to add the CAP instructions to the post. Can I use that pic?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 08:54:02 +0000

I use citric acid powder (CAP):water w/ 3 oz CAP to every 1 gal water. Soak for 24 hours and wipe off. Paint and/or oil if desired. The below photo shows 2 plates from the same batch – before and after a 24h soak (no painting or oiling).

https://ibb.co/87d6Mkc